“I wish I knew”

The Wall Street Journal reports that a growing number of adult children are interested in hearing more of their parents' stories. Are you among them?

Life Story Links: March 3, 2020

A trove of family history finds, compelling reasons to preserve your life stories, and recommended first person reads that bring our ancestors' voices to life.

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Experience the ultimate family history conference virtually

Watch recorded sessions from RootsTech 2020, the premier genealogy conference, from home: recommendations for family history storytelling videos and more.

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Life Story Links: February 18, 2020

Vivian Gornick's book recommendations and Dani Shapiro's podcast; finding meaning in our—and our parents'—memories; capturing stories in words and pictures.

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A gift to myself on my 50th birthday

As I turn 50, I have one wish: For those who knew my mother to share with me stories of her life, and for those who didn't, to share a remembrance with loved ones.

Life Story Links: February 4, 2020

A wealth of good reading on topics including Holocaust remembrance, telling our own stories, and bearing witness to the stories of others.

4 easy ways to find your way into life story writing

When the idea of telling your life story is intimidating, write your way in, one memory at a time. These tactics will help you finally get that memoir started.

Life Story Links: January 21, 2020

For those who value memoir and life story writing, here are some recent recommended reads on leaving lasting legacies, and discovering our stories as we go.

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